Serious Question for Amiga Newbie

[Caldrin]

I'm really interested in the AmigaONE's and the Amiga OS4 but, I can't seem to get my hands on either of those. Either the store is out of the U.S. or it doesn't have an online shopping tool. Also, the OS4, I have no damn clue where to get it. If anyone could help me out with a nice online store that would be helpful.

I have another question.. Should I even bother? I hear all this info about MorphOS and Pegesus (spelling?), maybe I should go with one of those. I guess this is an opinion question...

How about Linux? heh.

Oh yeah, anywhere with the nice Amiga Boing Ball Chasis would be nice, I love the look (I think I saw it on a configuration called the "Santa Clara" but alas I cannot find that site anymore)

Sorry if my newbie-ness is reeking the board, but I'm really interested in the Amiga community. Please don't steer me away from this. ^^

[4pLaY]

All i can say is be prepared to be bombared by fans of both sides trying to get you to buy theyre choice =) (the AmigaOne and the Pegasos) personaly i have a Pegasos running MorphOS wich im very happy with ! you could always get WinUAE for you PC and try it out too see if you like the OS? you will also need to buy AmigaOS + get it up and working wich could be more work then its worth for a newbie  so i would suggest to download AROS from www.aros.org boot the CD and try it out! it will give you a litle idea about AmigaOS + MorphOS! AROS isnt as advanced as these 2 but it will give you an idea.

[elendil]

Wow, if you're that much in doubt about what to buy, and don't really know anything about it, follow 4play's advice and try out AROS or UAE (amiga forever).

It's a lot of money to put down for an amigaOne or Pegasos computer, especially if you are not really sure what they're about.

Perhaps you could find a usergroup or something to that effect near you, so you would be able to see the computers and their operating systems in person.

Sincerely,

-Kenneth Straarup.

[cecilia]

one guys A1 review

I don't know where you live, but here is one amiga club in NY

maybe, you can find one near you (oh, that's been said  :lol: )
seriously, it's only when you put your hands on an A1 and peg that you can make a judgement. i have touched both and they are both very cool! they feel like amiga - but faster!

which one you want depends on what you like and need. good luck!

AROS is a great idea and i use WinUAE all the time, so we can have various amigas all at once!